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30 March 2026

International Conference: ‘Inclusive and Smart Tourism Destinations: Strategies for Innovation’ – 18 June 2026, Genoa (Italy)

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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18/06/2026

Tourism destinations, professionals and organisations from across Europe and beyond are invited to participate in the International Conference on ‘Inclusive and Smart Tourism Destinations: Strategies for Innovation’, which will take place on 18 June 2026 in Genoa, Italy.

The event is organised by ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism), the European Commission’s AccessibleEU Initiative and AISM (Italian Multiple Sclerosis Society). The Conference will be held in Genoa (Italy) at the Aquarium (Area Porto Antico, Ponte Spinola 6) in hybrid format, offering the opportunity to attend either in person or remotely.

The conference will bring together destination management organisations, tourism authorities, businesses, researchers and innovators to explore how tourism destinations can become more accessible, inclusive and competitive. As the tourism sector continues to evolve, destinations are seeking ways to combine inclusive tourism practices with smart and digital solutions that can enhance visitor experience while improving destination management and sustainability.

The conference will provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders working to shape the future of tourism. The programme will feature expert keynote speakers, panel discussions and case studies from destinations implementing innovative strategies in accessibility, inclusive tourism and smart destination development. Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities and the chance to exchange best practices with international peers.

Tourism destinations and professionals interested in sharing experiences, presenting initiatives or learning from leading experts are encouraged to take part in this international event.

To register for the Conference, participants are invited to visit the official website and fill out the form at the following link: https://www.inclusivedestinations.org/registration.

18/06/2026

30/03/2026 - 18/06/2026

Online event

Genoa Aquarium (Area Porto Antico, Ponte Spinola 6), Genoa, Italy

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AISM Italian MS Society

Related Organisation(s)

Accessible EU

AISM Italian MS Society

European Network for Accessible Tourism ASBL

Topics

Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Other

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

Other

Specific types of tourism
- Adventure tourism
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Ecotourism
- Education tourism
- Festival tourism
- Gastronomy tourism
- Health and medical tourism
- MICE tourism
- Mountain tourism
- Religious tourism
- Rural tourism
- Sports tourism
- Urban/city tourism
- Wellness tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Accessible tourism services
- Best practices, peer learning and networking
- Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
- Circularity of tourism services
- Coordinated information on travelling
- Cross-border travelling
- Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
- Equal and fair tourism jobs
- Funding and support measures
- Governance of tourism destinations
- Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
- Improving formal education
- Improving statistics and indicators
- Innovative tourism services
- Multimodal travelling
- Online visibility of tourism offer
- Pact for skills
- Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism
- R&I on climate-friendly tourism
- R&I on digital tools for tourism
- Short-term rentals
- Skills needs for twin transition
- Sustainable mobility
- Tools for data on tourism
- Tourism strategies
- Training opportunities
- Well-being of residents

Business activities
- Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
- Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
- Air passenger transport
- Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
- Events catering and other food services
- Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
- Gardens and nature reserves activities
- Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
- Hotel and similar accommodation
- Mobile beverage services
- Mobile food services
- Museums
- Operation of historical sites
- Other
- Other accommodation
- Other amusement and recreation activities
- Other food and beverage services
- Other holiday reservation services
- Other tourism transportation activities
- Rail Passenger transport
- Recreational and sport activities
- Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
- Road passenger transport
- Tour operator activities
- Travel agency activities
- Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport